Case study: Tina's Story

Tina is just one example of the many thousands of children and young people that Kids Company works with. Her experiences are typical of some of the most traumatized and at risk children and youths that Kids Company deals with whilst the charity's response is typical of its work.

Tina is a 17 year old girl. She is a highly gifted singer but since the age of four has had numerous traumatic experiences. Tina's arm was broken by her mother during a beating, the start of several violent encounters at home. Tina attempted suicide when she was 14 and was subsequently taken into care. Her father is a drug dealer and a criminal. He has relationships with younger girls. Her brother is in prison and her 15 year old sister is pregnant and living with her. She remains vulnerable and prone to debilitating depression.

Kids Company worked to get accommodation when she was homeless. We accessed a grant of £9,000 to help her finish college and to support her singing. She receives counseling for her depression and difficulties and support for her sister.

In the future, we need to help settle her into University. We need to initiate psychiatric assessment so that she can receive more medication for her depression and she needs more help to work on her relationships with her family.

Please note that for reasons of confidentiality Tina's real name has not been disclosed.

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